4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: How to Acquire & Enforce Non‑Traditional Marks
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Rosaleen Chou and Jacob Rosenbaum explore strategies for acquiring, protecting, and enforcing non‑traditional trademarks, including trade dress, color, sound, and other unconventional...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: IP in Action: Top 10 Patent, Trademark & Copyright Cases of 2025
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partners Jared Bunker and Lynda Zadra‑Symes review the most significant patent, trademark, and copyright decisions of 2025. The presentation covers key developments...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: Multifaceted Discrimination in the Legal Community: Intersectionality of Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partner Jeff Van Hooser and Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis examine the concept of intersectionality and its impact within...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: Federal Funding & Legal Landmines: A Guide for In‑House Teams
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Lance D. Smemoe provides a practical overview of the intellectual property risks associated with federal funding and government contracts. Lance discusses how...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: The Equality Machine: AI as an Innovator, Innovation Tool, IP Disruptor, & Public Good
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Professor Orly Lobel explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence as an innovation driver, intellectual property disruptor, and potential public good. Drawing...
Jason Champion Quoted in Law360 on ‘Rule 40’ Advertising at the Winter Olympics
In the Law360 article “Skating, Twirling And Juggling IP Risk At The Winter Olympics,” Knobbe Martens partner Jason Champion discussed the complexities of advertising and sponsorship regulations surrounding the 2026...
Practical Application and Particular Treatment: What the USPTO’s December 4 Memorandum Means for Life Sciences §101 Eligibility
The USPTO’s December 4, 2025 memorandum on Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs) seeks to raise awareness of the “underutilized path” of submitting Rule 132 declarations, referred to as “SMEDs”, for...
Knobbe Martens Delivers $381 Million Verdict for Applied Medical in Antitrust Case Against Medtronic
IRVINE, Calif., February 9, 2026 – A team from Knobbe Martens obtained a decisive win for medical device manufacturer Applied Medical against Medtronic, Inc. in an antitrust case involving anticompetitive...
Charlene Azema and Greg Phillips Discuss Practice Leadership Roles in Am Law’s “How We Made It” Series
In a recent Q&A with Law.com, Knobbe Martens partners Charlene Azema and Greg Phillips offered insights into their careers, backgrounds, and roles as co-chairs of the firm’s Trademark and Brand...
Federal Circuit Review | January 2026
Available Now: Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most noteworthy patent-related Federal Circuit decisions issued...
The Next Era of Aerospace Advancement: AI Optimizing Operations, Safety, and Strategy
AI has become a buzzword synonymous with transformation, revolution, and innovation. Some industries are closer to effectively implementing AI solutions than others, due to the nature of their work and...
PTAB Update | January 2026
Available Now: Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most noteworthy patent-related Federal Circuit decisions issued last...
Aerospace Update | January 2026
Gogo Launches 5G Air-To-Ground Network, Amidst Legal Headwinds Sashank Krothapally Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced on December 29, 2025, that its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network is ready to serve...
Litigation Update | January 2026
Available Now: Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most noteworthy patent-related Federal Circuit decisions issued last...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | January 2026
Federal Circuit Affirms LeBron’s Priority in Marks I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE Based on Valid Assignment of Common Law Rights Jonathan Menkes & Alexander G. Trimes Game Plan, Inc....
Knobbe Martens Partners Outline Major USPTO Policy Shifts in Law360 Article
In a recent Law360 article, Knobbe Martens partners Rosaleen Chou, Ted Cannon, and Philip Nelson highlight significant policy developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) expected to shape...
Liars and Vishers and Scams, Oh My! How Brands Can Defend Against Trademark Fraud
Owners of federal trademark registrations have become a popular target for scams. They need to protect themselves from others who try to use information in the trademark registration for their...
Knobbe Martens Again Receives Top Recognition in World Trademark Review 1000 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., January 30, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm’s Trademark and Brand Protection practice and ten of its partners have once again been recognized...
Knobbe Martens Recognized for Standout Trade Secrets Work in World IP Review USA Rankings
Firm, partners featured in guide for success in trade secret litigation matters IRVINE, Calif., January 28, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and its partners...
Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Highlights Key Appellate Rulings and Patent Litigation Trends
IRVINE, Calif., January 27, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share the latest edition of the firm’s Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most...
USPTO, ITC Veteran Michael Forman Joins Knobbe Martens
Mr. Forman brings over 15 years of combined experience at key government agencies WASHINGTON, D.C., January 26, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that former U.S. Patent &...
